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Code · Washington · Title 9A — Washington Criminal Code · Chapter 9A.32

RCW 9A.32.040

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Notwithstanding RCW 9A.32.030 (2), any person convicted of the crime of murder in the first degree shall be sentenced to life imprisonment.
[ 1982 c 10 s 2 . Prior:
(1)1981 c 138 s 21 ; 1977 ex.s. c 206 s 3 ; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 s 9A.32.040 .
(2)1981 c 136 s 55 repealed by 1982 c 10 s 18 .]
Notes:
Severability — 1982 c 10: See note following RCW 6.13.080 .
Effective date — 1981 c 136: See RCW 72.09.900 .
Aggravated first degree murder: Chapter 10.95 RCW.
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